WW1 (RFC) Royal Flying Corps Gilt Cap Badge Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW1 (RFC) Royal Flying Corps, gilt cap badge sweetheart brooch.

I believe this brooch started life as an RFC Cap Badge, but the rear fixing lugs have been removed and a “C” clasp and long pin professionally fitted in their place, so it could act as a brooch.

The RFC pilots loved giving these to their ladies ...  read more

Code: 50374

German Army Dress Dagger with Double Etched Blade by PAUL WEYERSBERG & Co

Here on offer is a German Army Dress Dagger with double-etched blade by PAUL WEYERSBERG & Co.

There is a huge amount of debate about “etched blades” as to whether various examples where WW2 era or post WW2.

I personally take the guidance from Thomas Wittmann’s reference books. On page 136 of his book “Exploring the Dress Daggers of the German Army” his view is t...  read more

Code: 50373

Rare WW1 Perpetual Calendar made from Teak of H.M.S. VALIANT – Jutland 1916

Here on offer is a genuine piece of Teak wood from the WW1 Royal Navy Battleship H.M.S. VALIANT that has been used to make the frame for a souvenir perpetual calendar.

On the front it has a quality brass plaque pinned in place, which reads:

FROM THE TEAK OF
H.M.S. VALIANT
JUTLAND 1916

The calendar numbers, days and months...  read more

Code: 50367

Excellent Original WW2 8th Army and (MID) Mentioned in Despatches Medal Group

Here on offer is a truly excellent example of a WW2 8th Army and MID Medal group.

The full size medal group consists of:

The 1939 – 1945 Star with ribbon
The Africa Star with 8th Army Bar with ribbon
The France and Germany Star with ribbon
Defence Medal and ribbon
War medal with MID Bronze Oak Leaf and ribbon

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Code: 50365

Early Pre WW2 Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve RAFVR Silver Lapel Badge No.4395

Here on offer is a rare early example of an original and pre WW2 Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve “RAFVR”, numbered silver lapel badge.

The badge is made from unmarked silver and I believe it was made by the Royal Mint.

On the reverse it is impressed with an official Air Ministry issue number '4395'.

As this is a very low issue numb...  read more

Code: 50356

Stunning WW2 Italian POW Made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case Egypt 1947

Here on offer is a WW2 Italian POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case.

I have been told that these sweetheart cigarette cases where made by Italian POW's captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2.

I believe they were traded for food and cigarettes by the Italian POW’s.

The POW Camp at Fayid, Egypt was one ...  read more

Code: 50355

Teak Barrel Match Holder Made From - HMS CORNWALL - Launched in 1815

Here on offer is a GENUINE piece of timber from

HMS CORNWALL

made into a ribbed barrel shaped match holder.

The beautifully made barrel measures 1.9” (5cm) diameter at its widest point by 2” (5cm) high.

It weighs 30g.

It has a quality metal plaque pinned to the front, which reads:

FROM THE TIMBER ...  read more

Code: 50343

Large Arcadian Crested China WW1 British Tank – Mark IV - Birmingham - c1917

Here on offer is a fine example of an Arcadian (A & S) crested china model of a WW1 (Female) Mark IV British Tank, made in 1917.

The Mark IV was introduced in 1917 and it benefited from significant developments of the Mark I tank. The main improvements were in armour, the re-siting of the fuel tank and ease of transport. A total of 1,220 Mk IV’s were built: 420 ...  read more

Code: 50342

Mint in Box Large Vintage Metal Medallion Designed for the French Ministry of Defence by FIA

Here on offer is an unusual mint in box example of a vintage large heavy metal medallion designed for the French Ministry of Defence, by the French medal manufacturer, FIA.

The medallion comes in its original blue card box and still has a clear support stand in its package and a manufactures card.

The card reads:

Cette medaille est gra...  read more

Code: 50340

Rare WW2 RAF Laminated Wood Four Blade Generator Propeller used on Target Tug Aircraft

Here on offer is a very rare original WW2 RAF laminated wood four blade Generator Propeller, used on target tug aircraft.

This beautifully made, small 24” diameter propeller is in excellent condition with just a few minor dings to the blades and a tiny slither missing from the tip of number 3 blade.

Each blade has been made to a set angle from four l...  read more

Code: 50306